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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.48, 265.04 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.48, 265.04 and 169.92 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.48 : 265.04 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.48/265.04 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.48x = 265.04 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.48x = 45,035.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,035.60/176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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